Faculty & Staff

Bal Ram Singh, PhD

He is a leading expert on protein structure, protein folding and functions, botulinum toxins and biodefense agents. He is the founder of Prime Bio. Inc., a leading product and service provider, and Institute of Advanced Sciences. A Professor with an interest in teaching innovative biotechnology, Ayurvedic biotechnology physical biochemistry, biochemistry, biological spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy for biochemists, chemistry of the mind, biochemistry laboratory, and science of yoga.

Ms. Hollie Jones,

Raj Kumar, PhD

-- Assistant Professor/Director of Academic Advisement and Research Program / Curriculum Vitae

He is an accomplished expert on protein structure and function. Very passionate researcher and demonstrated scientific skills in addressing some very interesting problems related to protein dynamics and function. His current research interest is in investigating relationship between protein dynamics and function of a protein using bio-molecular spectroscopy, cellular and molecular biology, MD simulation techniques and evolution.

Andrew Pickett, PhD

Dr. Andrew Pickett is a leading expert on botulinum toxin with over 30 years of experience. His expertise is on the assays and therapeutics of botulinum toxins. He is also widely considered as an expert on regulatory and production areas of botulinum toxin. He is a sought after for talks on the history of toxins.

Michael Adler, PhD

Dr. Michael Adler is an expert on botulinum neurotoxin pharmacology. His research has established the molecular basis of the longevity of botulinum toxin activity in neuronal cells. His current research focuses on the development of antidotes against botulism.

Dr. Kruti Patel, PhD

Dr. Kruti Patel is an expert in bio analytical techniques. She is currently involved in research related to assay development for screening small molecule libraries to find inhibitor for botulinum toxin. She is also involved in development of detection platform for botulinum neurotoxin. Her current research includes studies of enzyme kinetics and protein-protein binding study.